Growing Up In A Small Town Essay

Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, home to roughly 3,500 people including myself. This town can be described by the frequently said phrase, “everyone knows everyone”. With most small towns I always complained that there was nothing to do, but something about Mifflinburg still draws in people from all over. During December we have a Christkindl Market, where many people show off their talents with carvings, crafts, candles, and festive food. I have gone to this market for as many years as I can remember and it is something the town as a whole looks forward to. We also get people dropping in to head over to Wenger’s, which is known for the extremely low priced food, and sketchy expiration dates. Aside from the few attractions in this town not much goes on, but what can be expected when nearly everything is in walking distance if you are really feeling up to it. Although this town may be small, it had a large impact on me.
Growing up in Mifflinburg impacted me in ways that may stick with me my whole life. Living in a small town, where it is a shock to see a new face at the town fair, lead me to close myself off from others. This area where danger is uncommon, gave me …show more content…
During high school there were always stories that started out with, “Did you hear what, insert name here, did this weekend?” and usually ended with the harsh judgement of people who did not know the full story. Thanks to the ample gossip provided when everyone knows everyone, I believe small towns make some people, including myself, more closed off. People tend to distance themselves and tell fewer friends or acquaintances of personal details because they are more than aware of the consequences of too many people knowing about their life. I tried to keep to myself so I would never be the subject of these rumor filled stories, but it seems that anyone is at risk to be the next headline during a Monday lunch after the “scandalous” weekend